Description

[1-[Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Amino]Ethylidene]Bisphosphonic Acid is a high-purity, nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate compound. It serves as a versatile and effective chelating agent and scale inhibitor, valued for its strong affinity for di- and trivalent metal ions. This product is essential for manufacturers in the water treatment, detergent, and personal care industries, where it controls hardness and prevents mineral deposits.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: As a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Functions as a builder and sequestrant to inactivate water hardness ions, enhancing cleaning efficiency.
• Personal Care Products: Used in formulations such as oral care (toothpaste) and cosmetics for its chelating and stabilizing properties.
• Textile & Pulp Processing: Acts as a peroxide stabilizer and sequestrant in bleaching and dyeing processes.
• Oilfield Applications: Prevents scale formation in squeeze treatments and other oil recovery operations.
• Industrial Cleaning: Key component in metal cleaning and electroplating solutions to control mineral scale.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Can be used as a stabilizer or chelating agent in certain fertilizer and pesticide formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1-[Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Amino]Ethylidene]Bisphosphonic Acid
CAS No.	79915-69-8
Molecular Formula	C4H13NO8P2
Molecular Weight	265.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-2-iminoethylidene)bisphosphonic acid; Dequest 2066; Amino tris(methylenephosphonic acid) derivative; ATMP derivative; N,N-Bis(phosphonomethyl)glycine; Glyphosine analog; Phosphonic acid, P,P'-[1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-2,1-ethanediyl]bis-, compd. with 2,2'-iminobis[ethanol] (1:1); HEDP analog with amino group
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Quality Control

Our [1-[Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Amino]Ethylidene]Bisphosphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and key parameters is available for each lot upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
pH (1% Solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.